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Breeds

Overview of Dog Breeds

Keeping your dog healthy and happy means paying attention to a few key things:

Eating Right: It's crucial to feed your dog foods that are healthy and not too fatty. They need the right vitamins and nutrients to stay in shape. Giving them the proper amount of food at the right times is important too. Treats are okay when you're training them, but it's best not to give too many.

Dogs have different needs, so some might need special food, especially if they have health issues. Always check with a vet to make sure your dog's diet is on point. This will keep them energetic and prevent weight problems.

Staying Active and Healthy: Exercise is super important for dogs. They need to stay active to keep their bodies strong and their minds sharp. The right amount of play and exercise depends on their breed and how much energy they have. Going to the vet regularly for check-ups helps catch any health issues early on.

Taking care of your dog's teeth is also important. Brushing their teeth or giving them dental treats can help prevent bad breath and dental diseases. This is part of keeping them overall healthy.

Learning and Behaving: Teaching your dog basic commands and how to behave is great for their mental health. It helps you bond with them and makes living together easier. Training should be consistent and fun for them. This keeps them from getting bored and can prevent naughty behavior.

Understanding why dogs chew and how to manage it can also improve their behavior. Giving them safe toys to chew on can help. Training, combined with love and patience, helps your dog learn and grow.

Breeds

Redbone Coonhounds: Traits, Health, Diet and Care
Redbone Coonhounds
Coat Type Smooth
Coat Length Short
Height Male 22-27 inches
Height Female 21-26 inches
Weight Male 45-70 pounds
Weight Female 45-70 pounds
Chesapeake Bay Retriever: Traits, Health, Diet and Care
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Coat Type Wiry
Coat Length Medium
Height Male 23-26 inches
Height Female 21-24 inches
Weight Male 65-80 pounds
Weight Female 55-70 pounds
Curly Coated Retriever: Traits, Health, Diet and Care
Curly-Coated Retriever
Coat Type Double
Coat Length Short
Height Male 25-27 inches
Height Female 23-25 inches
Weight Male 60-95 pounds
Weight Female 60-95 pounds
Flat-coated Retriever: Traits, Health, Diet and Care
Flat-Coated Retriever
Coat Type Smooth
Coat Length Medium
Height Male 23-24.5 inches
Height Female 22-23.5 inches
Weight Male 60-70 pounds
Weight Female 60-70 pounds
Golden Retriever: Traits, Health, Diet and Care
Golden Retriever
Coat Type Double
Coat Length Medium
Height Male 23-24 inches
Height Female 21.5-22.5 inches
Weight Male 65-75 pounds
Weight Female 55-65 pounds
Rhodesian Ridgeback Care: Diet and Health Tips
Rhodesian Ridgebacks
Coat Type Smooth
Coat Length Short
Height Male 25-27 inches
Height Female 24-26 inches
Weight Male 85 pounds
Weight Female 70 pounds
Rottweiler Care: Diet, Health, and Training
Rottweilers
Coat Type Smooth
Coat Length Short
Height Male 24-27 inches
Height Female 22-25 inches
Weight Male 95-135 pounds
Weight Female 80-100 pounds
Russell Terrier Guide: Care, Diet, and Training
Russell Terriers
Coat Type Wiry
Coat Length Short
Height Male 10-12 inches
Height Female 10-12 inches
Weight Male 9-15 pounds
Weight Female 9-15 pounds
Saluki Care: Diet, Health, and Training Tips
Salukis
Coat Type Smooth
Coat Length Short
Height Male 23-28 inches
Height Female considerably smaller
Weight Male 40-65 pounds
Weight Female 40-65 pounds
Samoyed Care: Diet, Health, and Training Tips
Samoyeds
Coat Type Double
Coat Length Long
Height Male 21-23.5 inches
Height Female 19-21 inches
Weight Male 45-65 pounds
Weight Female 35-50 pounds
Schipperke Care: Diet, Health & Training Tips
Schipperke
Coat Type Double
Coat Length Short
Height Male 11-13 inches
Height Female 10-12 inches
Weight Male 10-16 pounds
Weight Female 10-16 pounds
Scottish Deerhound Care and Training Guide
Scottish Deerhounds
Coat Type Wiry
Coat Length Medium
Height Male 30-32 inches
Height Female 28 inches & up
Weight Male 85-110 pounds
Weight Female 75-95 pounds
Scottish Terriers: Care, Health & Training
Scottish Terriers
Coat Type Wiry
Coat Length Medium
Height Male 10 inches
Height Female 10 inches
Weight Male 19-22 pounds
Weight Female 18-21 pounds
Sealyham Terrier Care: Diet & Health Tips
Sealyham Terriers
Coat Type Wiry
Coat Length Medium
Height Male 10.5 inches
Height Female 10.5 inches
Weight Male 23-24 pounds
Weight Female slightly less
English Setter: Traits, Health, Diet and Care Tips
English Setter
Coat Type Double
Coat Length Medium
Height Male 25-27 inches
Height Female 23-25 inches
Weight Male 65-80 pounds
Weight Female 45-55 pounds
Shetland Sheepdog: Traits, Health, Diet and Care
Shetland Sheepdog
Coat Type Double
Coat Length Long
Height Male 13-16 inches
Height Female 13-16 inches
Weight Male 15-25 pounds
Weight Female 15-25 pounds
Shiba Inu: Traits, Health, Diet and Care
Shiba Inu
Coat Type Double
Coat Length Short
Height Male 14.5-16.5 inches
Height Female 13.5-15.5 inches
Weight Male 23 pounds
Weight Female 17 pounds
Shih Tzu Care: Diet, Health, and Training Tips
Shih Tzu
Coat Type Double
Coat Length Long
Height Male 9-10.5 inches
Height Female 9-10.5 inches
Weight Male 9-16 pounds
Weight Female 9-16 pounds
Essential Guide to Husky Care & Training
Siberian Husky
Coat Type Double
Coat Length Medium
Height Male 21-23.5 inches
Height Female 20-22 inches
Weight Male 45-60 pounds
Weight Female 35-50 pounds
Silky Terrier Care: Diet, Health, & Training Tips
Silky Terrier
Coat Type Silky
Coat Length Long
Height Male 9-10 inches
Height Female 9-10 inches
Weight Male around 10 pounds
Weight Female around 10 pounds
Skye Terrier: Traits, Health, Diet and Care
Skye Terrier
Coat Type Double
Coat Length Long
Height Male 10 inches
Height Female 9.5 inches
Weight Male 35-45 pounds
Weight Female slightly lighter
Sloughi: Traits, Health, Diet and Care
Sloughi
Coat Type Smooth
Coat Length Short
Height Male 26-29 inches
Height Female 24-27 inches
Weight Male 35-50 pounds
Weight Female 35-50 pounds
Caring for Wheatens: Diet, Health, and Training
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Coat Type Wavy
Coat Length Medium
Height Male 18-19 inches
Height Female 17-18 inches
Weight Male 35-40 pounds
Weight Female 30-35 pounds
Spanish Water Dog: Traits, Health, Diet and Care
Spanish Water Dog
Coat Type Corded
Coat Length Medium
Height Male 17.5-19.75 inches
Height Female 15.75-18 inches
Weight Male 40-49 pounds
Weight Female 31-40 pounds
Caring for Spinoni Italiani: A Complete Guide
Spinoni Italiani
Coat Type Wiry
Coat Length Medium
Height Male 23-27 inches
Height Female 22-25 inches
Weight Male 32–37 kg
Weight Female 28–30 kg
St. Bernards: Traits, Health, Diet and Care
St. Bernards
Coat Type Smooth
Coat Length Short
Height Male 28-30 inches
Height Female 26-28 inches
Weight Male 140-180 pounds
Weight Female 120-140 pounds
Staffordshire Bull Terrier: Traits, Health, Diet and Care
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Coat Type Smooth
Coat Length Short
Height Male 14-16 inches
Height Female 14-16 inches
Weight Male 28-38 pound
Weight Female 24-34 pounds
Standard Schnauzer Care: Diet and Training Tips
Standard Schnauzers
Coat Type Wiry
Coat Length Medium
Height Male 18.5-19.5 inches
Height Female 17.5-18.5 inches
Weight Male 35-50 pounds
Weight Female 30-45 pounds
Sussex Spaniel: Traits, Health, Diet and Care
Sussex Spaniel
Coat Type Double
Coat Length Medium
Height Male 13-15 inches
Height Female 13-15 inches
Weight Male 35-45 pounds
Weight Female 35-45 pounds
Caring for Swedish Vallhunds: A Guide
Swedish Vallhunds
Coat Type Double
Coat Length Short
Height Male 12.5-13.75 inches
Height Female 11.5-12.75 inches
Weight Male 20-35 pounds
Weight Female 20-35 pounds